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WHMIS

WHMIS. Peter Koczanski, Marko Roslycky, Riley Barrett and Caelan Stephanson. What is WHMIS?. WHMIS - W orkplace H azardous M aterials I nformation S ystem Hazard Communication System Developed by Canadian Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments . Goal of WHMIS. Prevention

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WHMIS

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  1. WHMIS Peter Koczanski, Marko Roslycky, Riley Barrett and Caelan Stephanson

  2. What is WHMIS? • WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System • Hazard Communication System • Developed by Canadian Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments

  3. Goal of WHMIS • Prevention • Reduce Injury and Illness

  4. Three Key Components • Education • Labelling • MSDS

  5. Controlled Products • Meets any criteria for inclusion in WHMIS Hazard Classes • No comprehensive list - just Hazard Criteria

  6. Six Classes • A: Compressed Gases • B: Flammables and Combustibles • C: Oxidizing Materials • D: Poisonous and Infectious Materials • E: Corrosive Materials • F: Dangerously Reactive Materials

  7. CLASS A Risks/Dangers • Physical Hazard • Explosive Hazard • Content Hazard http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/whmis/assets/image/WHMIS2.JPG

  8. Examples of CLASS A • Toxic Gases (Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Cyanide and Phosgene) • Corrosive Gases (Ammonia, chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide) • Flammable Gases (acetylene and ethylene)

  9. Safety Precautions • Secure Cylinder • Avoid Heat and Ignition Sources • Transport and Handle Carefully • Store in a cool ventilated area

  10. CLASS B Dangers/Risks • Fire Hazard • Can spontaneously ignite • Potentially poisonous http://www2.worksafebc.com/i/whmis/Symbols&Labels/SymbolB_sm.gif

  11. Examples of CLASS B • Gas: Hydrogen, Methane • Liquid: Ether, Ethanol • C. Liquid: Kerosene • Solid: Magnesium • Aerosol: Aerosol Containers • R. Flammable Materials: Sodium

  12. Safety Precautions • Avoid contact with flames or ignition sources • Avoid heat • Store with cap tightened (vapours more flammable than liquid) • Avoid Inhalation and skin contact

  13. CLASS C Dangers/Risks • Fire and explosion hazard • Corrosive and Poisonous http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/8/image/325x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/l/b/lb484_hi_2.gif

  14. Examples of CLASS C • Nitrates/ Nitrites • Chlorates / Chlorites • Peroxides • Dichromates • Permanganates • Persulfates

  15. Safety Precautions • Protective Clothing - Avoid personal contact • Store away from heat and flammable materials • Non-corroding Containers

  16. CLASS D • Acute • Chronic • Biohazard http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/whmis/assets/image/WHMIS1.JPG

  17. Examples: Halogens Cyanides Heavy Metals Acute Risks • Lethal at low Dose • Toxic

  18. Examples: Mercury, Lead Formaldehyde Ethidium Bromide Chronic Dangers • Systemic Damage • Illness or Death • Cancer • Birth Defects

  19. Examples: Human Blood Animal Blood Tissue Cultures Biohazard Risks • Systemic Damage • Cancer • Disease of Infection

  20. CLASS E Risks and Dangers: • Will burn human tissue • Corrode materials • Environmentally Damaging http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/whmis/pub_40_20_20_10.asp

  21. Safety Do not bring near Human Tissue Keep away from Metals Do not allow fumes to escape Examples of CLASS E and Safety Examples • Most Oxidizing Materials • Strong Acids and Bases • Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Chloride, Chlorine, Bromine, Sulfur Dioxide

  22. CLASS F Risks: • Violent Reaction • Poisonous Vapors http://www.worksafebc.com/publications/health_and_safety/whmis/pub_40_20_20_10.asp

  23. Examples of CLASS F • Pitric ACid • Ether • Perchloric Acid • Alkali Cyanides

  24. Safety Precautions • Avoid Use if possible • Keep away from potential reactions • Do not mix with other chemicals

  25. Hazardous Materials Not Covered by WHMIS • Consumer Restricted Products • Explosives • Cosmetics, Drugs and Food • Pest Control Products • Radioactive Materials • Wood and products made of Wood • Tobacco • Hazardous Wastes

  26. Three Key Components • Education • Labelling • MSDS

  27. Labels • All products in a Workplace that fall under WHMIS must have a label • Two main types • Supplier and Workplace

  28. Supplier Label • Product Identifier • Supplier Identifier • Hazard Symbol(s) • Risks • Precautionary Measures • First Aid Measures • Reference to MSDS http://www.qshi.ca/_images/courseImages/Modules/supplier_label.jpg

  29. Workplace Label Reasons for a Workplace Label • Decanted or transferred • Original Label Lost • Products produced and used at Workplace

  30. Three Key Elements • Education • Labels • MSDS

  31. MSDS • Information about controlled product • Must be provided by supplier • Illegal to use product without MSDS • No more than 3 years old

  32. Example of MSDS http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/support/scisafe/msds3.gif

  33. MSDS Components • Chemical Product and Company Information • Composition and Information on Ingredients • Hazards Information • First Aid Measures • Fire and Explosion Data • Accidental Release Measures • Handling and Storage • Exposure Controls • Physical and Chemical Properties • Stability and Reactivity Data • Toxicological Information • Ecological Information • Disposal Considerations • Transport Information • Other Regulatory Information • Other Information

  34. EXTRA-HOW TO CLEAN UP A SPILL EG. Hydrochloric Acid • Small Spill • Dilute with water (if necessary sodium carbonate solution)-mop up-place in appropriate waste disposal • Large Spill • Absorb with non combustible material-dike if needed (to prevent entry into sewer/water systems)-Keep Vapours at bay-Call for Help/Assistance

  35. Bibliography "Material Safety Data Sheets."Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 9 Jan. 2006. Web. 21 Sept. 2012. <http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/msdss.html>. "Labelling."Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 25 July 2001. Web. 13 Sept. 2012. <http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/msds_lab.html>. "WHMIS."Health Canada. Government of Canada, 18 Jan. 2008. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/whmis-simdut/work-travail-eng.php>. “Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.” Health Canada. Government of Canada, 10 June 2010. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/whmis-simdut/index-eng.php>. "Introduction to WHMIS." Work Safe BC. Workers’ Compensation Board of BC, 2012. Web. 25 Sept. 2012. <http://www2.worksafebc.com/topics/whmis/Introduction.asp>.

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